2020 Map of Skull Creek

About this map

Owyhee Canyon dominates this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where the Owyhee River carves a deep path through the plateau. This 2020 topographic study reveals a complex network of water management features essential for rangeland survival, including Scotts Ditch and numerous upland reservoirs like Skull Cap Reservoir and Eiguren Reservoir. The terrain transitions from the heights of Grassy Mtn and Hogback down into the sheer drops of Loveland Canyon. Human movement through this remote territory is marked by the Soldier Creek Trails and Pedro Trails, which offer a contrast to the few established routes such as Skull Creek Rd. The presence of features like Lower Deary Pasture and Lambing Camp Reservoir points to the area's continued use as seasonal grazing land.